Boxer Rebellion

“Twas yellow skin and slanted eyes that did betray us with their lies. Until they crossed the righteous path of our Prophet's holy wrath.”

― Motorized Patriot in the Hall of Heroes

The Boxer Rebellion was a pivotal moment in Columbia's history. In 1900, Chinese nationalists (known to westerners as the "Boxers" as many were part of the secret society named Yihequan which translates as “Righteous and Harmonious Fists” and the group practice of martial arts including a form of boxing.) launched a violent anti-imperialist uprising against foreigners in China with support of conservative members of the Chinese Government. The Boxers attacked and killed many foreigners and destroyed buildings owned by foreigners, including churches. Tens of thousands of Christian Chinese were slaughtered as part of the Boxers drive to rid China of foreign influences. This widespread violence brought other nations, including the United States into the brutal conflict.

Against the wishes, or even knowledge of the United States government, Zachary Hale Comstock ordered Columbian forces into Beijing to save American lives. After a battle involving Columbian troops under the command of Cornelius Slate cost the lives of 30 Columbian soldiers, Beijing was bombarded by Columbia airships causing a massive loss of life, including many civilians.

Comstock's actions in Beijing horrified the American Government, as well as the rest of the world. This led to Columbia being ordered to return to U.S soil. Claiming this as a betrayal, Comstock seceded Columbia from the United States, and cut off contact with the "Sodom Below". He later had a section dedicated to the Boxer Rebellion built in the Hall of Heroes, where he took credit for leading the Columbia forces. This enraged Slate, who empathically claimed that Comstock wasn't there, causing him to eventually rebel against Comstock.

External links

• Boxer Rebellion on Wikipedia